The Book Of Prayer (Kitaab-ul-Salaat)

as a leper on the Day of Resurrection – whilst it is mentioned in the Qur’ an that he will come
blind.
Not only will those who memorize the Holy Qur’ an and act upon it accordingly be awarded
Paradise, but Allah the Supreme will accept their intercession for 10 such relatives of theirs,
upon whom hell had become mandatory.
The Prostration For Qur’ an Recitation.
There are 14 verses in the Holy Qur’ an which when read or heard, make it Essential to offer
prostration. Its method according to Sunnah is to at first say “ Allahu Akbar” while standing
upright, then proceed for the prostration in which “ Subhaana Rabbi al-Aala” should be recited
3 times, and then get up again while saying “ Allahu Akbar” . The prostration is correctly
offered even if one does not stand up before or after such prostration. Do not raise your hands to
the ears nor proclaim Salaam for this prostration.
If such a verse is recited during the Prayer, it becomes Essential (Wajib) to offer the prostration
within the particular Prayer itself. The entire verse need not have been recited. The prostration
will become Essential even if just the word mentioning the command of prostration along with
another word (before or after) is recited from such a verse. To offer this, just making an intention
for the Recitation Prostration is enough – it is not necessary to make an intention that the
prostration is for such and such particular verse.
If one reads or hears one such verse several times over in a single sitting, only one prostration is
Essential- even if heard from more than one person. Similarly if the same verse is repeated
several times in a single Cycle (Rakaat), only one prostration is Essential – even if the person
offers the prostration after reading it once or then reads it several times again, still the one
prostration is enough. It is strongly disliked (Makrooh Tahreemi) to recite an entire Surah and
leave out a verse containing the command of prostration.
If one reads all the 14 commands of prostration and offers the prostrations, Allah will fulfil the
purpose for which these were offered. The prostrations can be offered after reciting each verse or
all together at the end.
It is recommended (Mustahab) to offer a prostration of gratitude towards Allah upon receiving
any blessing such as a child, wealth, restoration of health etc. Cleanliness (Taharah) is a
condition for the prostration of gratitude and its method is similar to the prostration for recitation.
THE NIGHT VIGIL
CHAPTER 8
It is recommended (Mustahab) to maintain the Night Vigil (stay awake for worship) during the
following nights – 15 th night of Sha’ baan (Shab-e-Baraat or the Night of Deliverance), the